Fat under the jaw creates a double chin, and is an indicator that your body is carrying excess fat. It is not possible to reduce fat in this area alone, but lifestyle changes to reduce total body fat will help you lose fat from under the chin. Fat loss can be achieved by burning more calories than you take in, through a combination of exercise and dietary changes. Facial exercises can also be used to firm up the area around the jaw.

Step 1

Eat a healthy diet with plenty of whole grains, fruit, vegetables and lean meats. Drink lots of water and avoid fatty and fried foods. Use a calorie counter to keep track of your food – cutting 500 calories a day from your diet should lead to weight loss of 1 pound a week, and some of this will come from under your jaw.

Step 2

Walk, cycle, swim, jog, play sports or dance for 30 minutes or longer each day. Any sort of cardiovascular exercise is suitable so long as it raises your heart rate. Exercise will build muscle, raise your metabolism and burn fat, which will help you to lose fat under the jaw.

Step 3

Firm the area below the chin by placing one hand under your chin and rapidly moving it up and down so you are lightly slapping below the chin with the backs of your fingers. Do this 20 to 30 times each day.

Step 4

Tilt your head back and push your lower jaw and bottom lip forward, Close your mouth so your bottom lip overlaps the top lip. Hold for five seconds. Repeat this 20 times a day. This is one of many facial exercises that help to tone the muscles around your jaw.

Tip

Use a food diary to keep track of what you eat each day. This helps you recognize what time of day you are most likely to crave junk foods and you can organize your meals to try and avoid this.